Turnbull Lake, Manitoba: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Set in Manitoba, Turnbull Lake is a Manitoba water. It stands 273 metres above sea level. It measures some 4.03 sq km, and wind has room to build across it. With 15 km or so of shoreline, boat anglers cover ground the bank cannot. For supplies, Thompson is 155 km out. Snow Lake follows at 170 km, then Flin Flon at 215 km. Rules here are straightforward: one set of provincial rules.

• Where to Fish on Turnbull Lake

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. On Turnbull Lake that means starting tight and working out. Watch where fish top and note the time of day.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 16°C, while January sits near -26°C. Ice holds for a long stretch, so the open weeks matter more here than further south. Winter fishing happens on the ice here, with open water back around mid May. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about mid May until roughly early November. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Turnbull Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. There is no mapped parking or launch nearby, which keeps numbers down. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Failing this one, try Leaf Lake, 5.1 km away. Check the position at Turnbull Lake before loading the car.